Question 1

List two learning disabilities. Describe difficulties that individuals may experience with these disabilities.

Accepted Answer

Two common learning disabilities are dyslexia and ADHD.

Dyslexia is a reading disability that can make it difficult for individuals to decode words, recognize sight words, and comprehend written text. People with dyslexia may struggle with spelling, reading fluency, and understanding written instructions. This can impact their academic performance and make it challenging to keep up with their peers in school.

ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, can make it difficult for individuals to focus, stay organized, and control impulsive behaviors. People with ADHD may have trouble paying attention in class, completing tasks, and following instructions. This can affect their ability to learn and succeed in academic and social settings.

Question 2

Contrary to popular belief, a young man who contracts a case of mumps is at no risk of losing his fertility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The elongated part of a nerve cell that conducts impulses is the

Accepted Answer

A)  axon. 
B)  dendrite. 
C)  cell body. 
D)  motor neuron. 
A)  axon. 
B)  dendrite. 
C)  cell body. 
D)  motor neuron. A

Question 4

The sequence of structures through which food passes in the digestive system is

Accepted Answer

A)  esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine. 
B)  esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine. 
C)  stomach, esophagus, small intestine, large intestine. 
D)  esophagus, large intestine, stomach, small intestine. 
A)  esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine. 
B)  esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine. 
C)  stomach, esophagus, small intestine, large intestine. 
D)  esophagus, large intestine, stomach, small intestine.

Question 5

The blood cell whose main job is to fight infections is the

Accepted Answer

A)  platelet. 
B)  plasma cell. 
C)  red blood cell. 
D)  white blood cell. 
A)  platelet. 
B)  plasma cell. 
C)  red blood cell. 
D)  white blood cell.

Question 6

Child sitters need to know that one of the most important needs of a one-year-old is

Accepted Answer

A)  independence. 
B)  game playing. 
C)  playmates. 
D)  security. 
A)  independence. 
B)  game playing. 
C)  playmates. 
D)  security.

Question 7

Ringworm is caused by an inflammatory reaction to a burrowing parasite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The role of lymph nodes is to

Accepted Answer

A)  provide an early warning system for cancers. 
B)  provide supplemental oxygen storage. 
C)  filter and destroy pathogens. 
D)  clean the blood. 
A)  provide an early warning system for cancers. 
B)  provide supplemental oxygen storage. 
C)  filter and destroy pathogens. 
D)  clean the blood.

Question 9

The major divisions of the brain include all of the following EXCEPT the

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebrum. 
B)  brain stem. 
C)  cerebellum. 
D)  cervical nerves. 
A)  cerebrum. 
B)  brain stem. 
C)  cerebellum. 
D)  cervical nerves.

Question 10

Global learners are those who

Accepted Answer

A)  combine learning styles. 
B)  tend to have the best short-term memory. 
C)  learn best by gathering all available data first. 
D)  need to manipulate everything in order to learn. 
A)  combine learning styles. 
B)  tend to have the best short-term memory. 
C)  learn best by gathering all available data first. 
D)  need to manipulate everything in order to learn.

Question 11

If the baby is in the wrong position or otherwise endangered during delivery, the doctor may perform a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  Apgar test. 
B)  miscarriage. 
C)  cervical dilation. 
D)  cesarean section. 
A)  Apgar test. 
B)  miscarriage. 
C)  cervical dilation. 
D)  cesarean section.

Question 12

Men should perform regular testicular self-exams to detect

Accepted Answer

A)  hernia. 
B)  infertility. 
C)  testicular cancer. 
D)  enlarged prostate. 
A)  hernia. 
B)  infertility. 
C)  testicular cancer. 
D)  enlarged prostate.

Question 13

Which of the following is a developmental task of adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining emotional dependence on adults 
B)  understanding birth control 
C)  committing to a career 
D)  comfort with sex role 
A)  maintaining emotional dependence on adults 
B)  understanding birth control 
C)  committing to a career 
D)  comfort with sex role

Question 14

Which of the following is true of dementia?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has no organic cause. 
B)  It affects only a person's memory functions. 
C)  It begins for most victims during middle adulthood. 
D)  It is marked by an overall decline of mental functioning. 
A)  It has no organic cause. 
B)  It affects only a person's memory functions. 
C)  It begins for most victims during middle adulthood. 
D)  It is marked by an overall decline of mental functioning.

Question 15

The so-called master gland is the

Accepted Answer

A)  pineal. 
B)  thyroid. 
C)  pituitary. 
D)  parathyroid. 
A)  pineal. 
B)  thyroid. 
C)  pituitary. 
D)  parathyroid.

Question 16

In your body, an organ is a group of identical cells that work together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Suggestions for protecting female reproductive health include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  pelvic self-exams. 
B)  breast self-exams. 
C)  tracking the menstrual cycle on a calendar. 
D)  changing pads or tampons often during menstruation. 
A)  pelvic self-exams. 
B)  breast self-exams. 
C)  tracking the menstrual cycle on a calendar. 
D)  changing pads or tampons often during menstruation.

Question 18

Discuss some of the ways that older adults can protect their brains, both from injury and mental decline.

Accepted Answer

There are several ways that older adults

Question 19

There is an apparent connection between obesity and early sexual maturity in girls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

On average, the menstrual cycle occurs over a 28-day period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

List two learning disabilities. Describe difficulties that individuals may experience with these disabilities.

Contrary to popular belief, a young man who contracts a case of mumps is at no risk of losing his fertility.

The elongated part of a nerve cell that conducts impulses is the

The sequence of structures through which food passes in the digestive system is

The blood cell whose main job is to fight infections is the

Child sitters need to know that one of the most important needs of a one-year-old is

Ringworm is caused by an inflammatory reaction to a burrowing parasite.

The role of lymph nodes is to

The major divisions of the brain include all of the following EXCEPT the

Global learners are those who

If the baby is in the wrong position or otherwise endangered during delivery, the doctor may perform a(n)

Men should perform regular testicular self-exams to detect

Which of the following is a developmental task of adolescence?

Which of the following is true of dementia?

The so-called master gland is the

In your body, an organ is a group of identical cells that work together.

Suggestions for protecting female reproductive health include all of the following EXCEPT

Discuss some of the ways that older adults can protect their brains, both from injury and mental decline.

There is an apparent connection between obesity and early sexual maturity in girls.

On average, the menstrual cycle occurs over a 28-day period.

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List two learning disabilities. Describe difficulties that individuals may experience with these disabilities.

Contrary to popular belief, a young man who contracts a case of mumps is at no risk of losing his fertility.

The elongated part of a nerve cell that conducts impulses is the

The sequence of structures through which food passes in the digestive system is

The blood cell whose main job is to fight infections is the

Child sitters need to know that one of the most important needs of a one-year-old is

Ringworm is caused by an inflammatory reaction to a burrowing parasite.

The role of lymph nodes is to

The major divisions of the brain include all of the following EXCEPT the

Global learners are those who

If the baby is in the wrong position or otherwise endangered during delivery, the doctor may perform a(n)

Men should perform regular testicular self-exams to detect

Which of the following is a developmental task of adolescence?

Which of the following is true of dementia?

The so-called master gland is the

In your body, an organ is a group of identical cells that work together.

Suggestions for protecting female reproductive health include all of the following EXCEPT

Discuss some of the ways that older adults can protect their brains, both from injury and mental decline.

There is an apparent connection between obesity and early sexual maturity in girls.

On average, the menstrual cycle occurs over a 28-day period.

A Nation at Risk: The Need for Comprehensive School Health Education

School Health Services and Healthful School Environment: Promoting and Protecting Health and Safety

The Comprehensive School Health Education Curriculum: A Blueprint for Implementing the National Health Education Standards

Instructional Strategies and Technologies: Motivating Students to Learn

Mental and Emotional Health

Family and Social Health

Nutrition

Personal Health and Physical Activity

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

Communicable and Chronic Diseases

Consumer and Community Health

Environmental Health

Injury Prevention and Safety

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